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Is ADHD a Disease?

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In this powerful excerpt from the popular Healing Trauma & Addiction series, Dr. Gabor Maté delves into the rising diagnosis of ADHD in children and offers a new look at this often misunderstood condition. Rather than viewing ADHD as a genetic or medical disorder, Dr. Maté explores it as a developmental issue, influenced by the environment in which children grow. Using relatable metaphors and practical examples, he explains how impulse regulation, or the lack thereof, develops over time, and why addressing the conditions surrounding a child’s growth may be more effective than focusing solely on symptoms.

In this video, Dr. Maté addresses key questions such as:

– Why are more children being diagnosed and medicated for ADHD than ever before?
– How does impulse regulation relate to ADHD and addiction?
– Could ADHD be a coping mechanism rather than a disease?

Through his compassionate lens, Dr. Maté encourages viewers to look beyond labels and behaviors, focusing instead on the environmental factors that contribute to developmental challenges. This thought-provoking video is part of the larger series available at Wholehearted.org, where Dr. Maté shares his groundbreaking insights into trauma, addiction, and healing.

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Is ADHD a Disease?

Duration

5 Minutes

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  • AJ Foxx

Publisher

  • Wholehearted

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  • If all medical professionals have had access to the teachings of Dr Maté, ADHD wouldn’t be such an epidemic nowadays.…
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    If all medical professionals have had access to the teachings of Dr Maté, ADHD wouldn’t be such an epidemic nowadays. His views on Trauma, and the healing of it, are so founded in compassion that if it were to be applied by all care providers, the world would most certainly be a better place! Let us start the movement, one healer at a time. Thank you, Dr Maté.
  • I wish someone would tell me this when I was a child. I also hope that this message gets to…
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    I wish someone would tell me this when I was a child. I also hope that this message gets to more and more people and practitioners too!
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  • If all medical professionals have had access to the teachings of Dr Maté, ADHD wouldn’t be such an epidemic nowadays.…
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    If all medical professionals have had access to the teachings of Dr Maté, ADHD wouldn’t be such an epidemic nowadays. His views on Trauma, and the healing of it, are so founded in compassion that if it were to be applied by all care providers, the world would most certainly be a better place! Let us start the movement, one healer at a time. Thank you, Dr Maté.
  • I wish someone would tell me this when I was a child. I also hope that this message gets to…
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    I wish someone would tell me this when I was a child. I also hope that this message gets to more and more people and practitioners too!
  • This should be taught in the education system. Thank you very much for providing this!
  • When I first heard Gabor speak about Trauma and ADHD it made so much sense! His work on trauma, addiction…
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    When I first heard Gabor speak about Trauma and ADHD it made so much sense! His work on trauma, addiction and ADHD is so important in the world. This bitesize video explains his understanding of ADHD quickly and clearly, and would be especially helpful to someone who wants to learn what the main points are before delving into it some more.
  • This is very helpful and insightful information from Gabor Mate. My son was diagnosed with ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder) a…
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    This is very helpful and insightful information from Gabor Mate. My son was diagnosed with ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder) a few years back. It was suggested to me then, and again more recently that he may also have ADHD. It was also suggested to me a few years ago that he could be medicated for it. I was, and still am, totally against that idea. As this is coming up again, the information in this video is useful for me as I move forward in my conversations with professionals.
  • In 5 mins Gabor is able to explain parts of ADHD, how it is a part of the social construct…
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    In 5 mins Gabor is able to explain parts of ADHD, how it is a part of the social construct and not something "medically wrong" with an individual. Very insightful
  • I wish all teachers were able to understand this. My 13 year old suffered severe medical violation and trauma at…
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    I wish all teachers were able to understand this. My 13 year old suffered severe medical violation and trauma at the age of 4. He showed high levels of ADHD after. He’s never been able to sit still inside a classroom and when he asks for help the teachers are so frustrated with him they deny it or send him to the principal’s office. The school has asked me to medicate him but I refuse. This information is valuable in helping me help my child.
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